To crack the code of FSHD, patients are essential. Every breakthrough in FSHD has been made because patients and their family members got involved. We are hopeful that a treatment is within sight; your participation will move us closer to discovery.
FSH Muscular Dystrophy is highly variable, even among affected family members. Each person has their own unique journey with FSHD. The FSHD Society is here to educate and empower individuals to live their best lives, physically and mentally.
There is great power in community. Around the globe, individuals with FSHD are living proof of that. When we come together, each bringing our unique strengths to bear, we inspire each other to reach higher than we can when we go it alone.
The FSHD Society is a convener and collaborator to find solutions, but we can’t do it alone. We need you to join us.
Your participation is vital to creating a world free of the suffering caused by Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD).
Education is our Best Weapon for Change
FSHD University is your center for advanced education about the art and science of living with FSH muscular dystrophy. Our webinars and other contents are designed to empower individuals to live their best lives, physically and mentally. Our departments of Physical Health, Wellness, and Research provide treasure troves of videos, articles, and resource lists, provided by the world's top experts, including many people living with FSHD. FSHD University is a place for you to gain knowledge, make friends, and find hope.
Latest Blog Posts
A children’s book about resilience
My name is Monica Boeh and I live with FSH muscular dystrophy. I have a master’s degree in education, and I have been working for a nonprofit organization whose vision is to have a barrier-free Northwest Missouri. I am part of a great group of people who assist people with disabilities and those who are…
Extraordinary Measures – Many shots on goal
by Jamshid Arjomand, Chief Science Officer With a dozen or more potential FSHD therapies in the drug development pipeline, why is the FSHD Society continuing to invest substantial funds− a record $2 million this year− in grants for more basic…
Upcoming Events
Wellness Hour (Virtual Meeting) – Reducing stress in our lives
5:00 pm ET | 4:00 pm CT | 3:00 pm MT | 2:00 pm PT Join us this month to learn about stress reduction through Mindfulness. Dr. Jennifer Egert will lead us through a brief introduction and exercise in Mindfulness. Then we'll break up into smaller conversation groups so everyone will have a chance to...
FSHD Radio with Guest, Sam Ray
Facebook LiveTuesday, December 14 9:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM CT | 7:00 PM MT | 6:00 PM PT This month’s guests will be Sam Ray, a 15-year-old, in Tucson, AZ, who is living with Early-onset FSHD. Sam will talk with Tim about how his FSHD motivated him to explore exoskeleton technology, and fostered his love...
FSHD University: Orthotics for knee hyperextension
1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM MT | 10:00 AM PT Bob Meier, CO Bob Meier, certified orthotist, is back to present on a topic that is not uncommon in people with FSHD: knee hyperextension. During walking, certain muscles are activated so that the human knee never even reaches full or...
The FSHD Society is a convener and collaborator to find solutions, but we can’t do it alone. Your participation is vital to ending the suffering caused by FSH Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). There are many ways you can get involved and play an active role.